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AE58 AVO

2008 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

272,225 mi
Last recorded272,225 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 AVO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 272,225 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 251,664 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 251,664 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 238,177 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 229,691 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 227,686 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 224,878 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 221,210 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 217,197 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 207,341 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 207,341 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 187,716 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 187,714 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 155,288 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 155,288 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 116,402 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 116,402 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 87,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 87,886 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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AE58 AVO is a 2008 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 105,466 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE58 AVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE58 AVO registered?

AE58 AVO is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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The MOT history for AE58 AVO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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